THE CAPE HUNTING

DOG

Natural Habitat:
South Africa:
Namibia, Botswana,
Mozambique and
Swaziland
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The African wild dog, African hunting dog or Painted dog

ods one might find it eating is antelopes, rodents, hairs, and birds.
have large ears for hearing, no under fur, and their teeth are like large blades for shearing their prey.

There is an estimated of only 1400 fully grown. The decline is due to habitat fragmentation, human persecution and disease out
There is usually a dominant couple that does all the breeding. It is common for them to have dancing, and playing rituals.

Conservation Status:
Captivity Concerns:
The most important concern for wild dogs is controlling infectious
disease and conflict with humans. Some precautions such as using
moats and fences.